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Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Flower Garden Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of Murano hand blown multicolor flower garden Italian art glass paperweights
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Daisy Flower Satin Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red daisy millefiori flower murrines Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Venini Italia Signed Triangle Pezzato Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass paperweight. Documented to the Venini company, and attributed to designer Fulvio Bianconi. It is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Daisy Flower Satin Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Created with a satin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown ribbons and flowers design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown millefiori white red flower mosaic and dark purple Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Canes Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unique set of three Murano hand blown Italian art glass decorative paperweights. All
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Blue Cobalt Bubbles Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue, and cobalt blue Italian art glass mushroom
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Murano Millefiori Flowers Blue White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, white and multicolor millefiori flowers Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Father Murrine Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flowers with "Father" murrine Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown millefiori rainbow colors flower mosaic Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Flower Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 available, as shown). Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flower design Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Toso Murano Multicolor Murrine Italian Art Glass Rooster Sculpture / Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful Mid-Century Modern Murano Millefiori Murrine Art glass rooster figurine. Attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown millefiori rainbow colors flower mosaic Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Butterfly Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful Murano handblown millefiori flowers and mosaic Italian art glass butterfly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown millefiori rainbow colors flower mosaic Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown millefiori rainbow colors flower mosaic Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Bubbles Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown controlled bubbles and millefiori flowers Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown blue, yellow and white flowers Italian art glass pedestal paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Bouquet Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of Murano handblown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and blue art glass paperweight with satin surface. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Still
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Green Nautical Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and green rope art glass nautical paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and fully
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Fratelli Toso Murano Texas Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
blue millefiori flowers and Texas cane art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
V. Nason Attributed Murano Glass Duck Paperweight in Purple Neodymium
By Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small, lavender-hued duck-shaped Neodymium paperweight, crafted in the 1970s in Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light green, with multicolor spots Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Heart Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. It has a red, white and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Murano Pink Millefiori Flowers, Confetti, Swirl Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description.
Beautiful set of Murano handblown pink
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Colorful Ribbon Millefiori Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description.
Beautiful and colorful set of Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine, Ribbon, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large, vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass pedestal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Black Bullseye Murrine Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown multi-color murrine with black Italian art glass mosaic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Murano Vintage Millefiori Murrine Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight is done with 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Multicolor Millefiori Wild Flower Garden Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description.
Gorgeous and large Murano handblown
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Colorful Ribbon Millefiori Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description.
Beautiful and colorful set of Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Ribbon, Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Butterfly and Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description.
Beautiful set of Murano handblown flower
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Murano Glass Virgo Paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini 1980, Italy
By Ferro
Lazzarini 1
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Murano Glass 'Virgo' astrological paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini
Crafted in the 1980s in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold
Vintage Large Murano Decorative Blown Art Glass Wrapped Blue Candy Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Murano decorative blown art glass wrapped blue hard candy paperweight.
Hand blown
Category
20th Century Italian Bohemian Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Kerry Art Glass Paperweight Hand Blown in Olive Green and Yellow Colors
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Kerry art glass paperweight hand blown in dark olive green, yellow and white colors with
Category
Late 20th Century Irish Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Rainbow Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item. Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Paolo Venini Signed Murano Teal Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown teal green twisted ribbons on clear base Italian art glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Glass
Vintage Large Murano Decorative Blown Glass Wrapped Blue Hard Candy Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage large Murano decorative blown glass wrapped blue hard candy paperweight.
Vintage oversized
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Red White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and white ribbons Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vistosi Murano Blue White Orange Black Bullseye Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Vistosi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large Murano handblown white, blue, green, orange and black Italian art glass bullseye paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Millefiori Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 available as shown). Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Italian Murano Venetian Mid-Century Glass Millefiori Designer Paperweight
Located in Nottingham, GB
Italian Murano Venetian Mid-Century Glass Millefiori Designer Paperweight
Very good condition
From
Category
20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Venetian Glass Mid-Century Designer Desk Paperweight
Located in Nottingham, GB
Italian Murano Venetian Glass Mid-Century Designer Desk Paperweight
Very good condition
From a
Category
20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Colorful Blue Pink Ribbon Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful set of Murano handblown twisted cotton candy ribbon Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Glass
Paolo Venini Signed Murano Red Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Murano handblown red twisted ribbons on green base Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Vintage Rainbow Stripe Ribbon Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow stripe ribbons Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Murano Black Gold Leaf Iridescent Surface Italian Art Glass Pyramid Paperweight
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and gold Italian art glass cone pyramid paperweight. It
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Pink Millefiori Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item. Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Millefiori Cane Glass Floral Heart Paperweight
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Murano Italy art glass heart and flower paperweight filled with millefiori glass cane
Category
Late 20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Wild Flowers Ribbon Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with original label underneath
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Cenedese Murano Blue Swirl Flower Murrine Italian Art Glass Starfish Paperweight
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue swirl, and flower murrine Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Toso Murano Millefiori Wild Flower Italian Art Glass Diamond Facet Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of Murano handblown, diamond cut faceted wild flower Italian art glass paperweights
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Toso Murano Blue Red White Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. The first is a blue and white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Opal Pezzato Checker Board Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown opalescent checker board design Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Opaline Glass
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Murano Glass Paperweights For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of murano glass paperweights is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, all murano glass paperweights available were constructed with great care. There are 773 antique and vintage murano glass paperweights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Murano glass paperweights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of murano glass paperweights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco murano glass paperweights are of considerable interest. Murano glass paperweights have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fratelli Toso, Murano and Alfredo Barbini are consistently popular.
How Much are Murano Glass Paperweights?
Murano glass paperweights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $420, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.
Finding the Right Paperweights for You
While any heavy object can be used to hold loose papers, there’s nothing as ornate yet perfectly functional as a paperweight. Antique, new and vintage paperweights can unobtrusively enhance the ambience of a room or act as a colorful conversation starter. On a desk or writing table, it can contribute a subtle sense of style.
Glass paperweights emerged in Europe in the mid-19th century. Early paperweight artisans like Venetian glassmaker Pietro Bigaglia often crafted them with a design on the inside. By the early 1900s, paperweight objects became even more popular through innovative iterations by artists like Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As the paperweight became both a luxury and utilitarian object, creators used a variety of materials to set their wares apart. Today, in addition to the classic glass versions, paperweights are made of metal, wood, ceramic and stone.
A vast selection of paperweights as well as a whole range of other desk accessories can be found on 1stDibs — browse by type, price, period, material or style, from Art Deco and Hollywood Regency to metal and glass. Reflecting their widespread appeal, paperweights are available in a diverse array from across the globe, including Italy, France and North America, as well as examples by leading designers and brands such as Fratelli Toso, William Guillon and René Lalique. Whether an office or a study needs a touch of something vintage or a mid-century modern twist, there are paperweights to suit every taste.
Questions About Murano Glass Paperweights
- Does Murano make paperweights?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, paperweights are one of the many items that are made in the glass factory on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. Known as the finest producers of art glass in the world, Murano makes a variety of glass items including paperweights. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original Murano art from Italy.
- Are Murano paperweights signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Murano paperweights are not always marked. In some cases, you may find a label on the bottom that tells you the name of the workshop or shows the signature of the master. However, the labels can come off, and some workshops don't use them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Murano glass paperweights.
- What is a glass paperweight?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
- Is Murano glass worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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